New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-27

furious as well it may be. Mr.. Morgan tee-
graphed them to come regardless Of the earth
quake, saying that Monte Carlo was all nghO
and railway travel uninterrupted. Engllshmen
have been heard to express surprise that the
American Minister should set out in search of
an earthquake Mr. Henry White, the First Sec
retary of Legation, acts as Charge dAffairs dur
ing the Minister'S absence part for which his
experience and abilities thoroughly qualify him.
American ladies will be presented at the Drawing
Room next week by Mrs. White.
| Fresh contradiction of Mr.. Brights story about
British troops numbering Arabs at Abu Klea after
the battle was over is supplied by Mr. Frederic
villiers in to-day's "Daiy News" lie testiics
to having followed the fortunes Of the British
soldier through four campaigns and declares that
he has always found him merciful and longsuf-
fering. But the Arabs, according to all evidence.
would neither give nor take quarter. The
wounded after the battle feigned DEATH and then
speared and stabbed the soldiers who were bring
ing them water; so that it was often a question
of to kill or to be killed. Mr.. Vilers is cor
respondent whose word may be taken.
The Lyceum Theatre at this moment presents
q singular example Of the varying phases of a
popularity which, as a whole, shows no diminu-
| ton. "Thc classes have seen nearly as much as
they want to Of "Faust." Nearly the whole
lower floor, therefore, is turned into the pit.
only four rows of stalls remaining and the bal
cony and gallery encOach on the boxes to SIM
liar extent. The result is that the house is still
nightly crowded by audience chiefly composed
OF "tho Masses" The enthusiasm is perhaps
even greater than when less emotional audience
filled the theatre The cheering last night was
frequent, and Mr.. Irving and Miss Terry were
called many times before the curtain further
result is that Faust will shortly be played
one or two evenings only in each week. the bill
being varied by revivas of other favoritc pieces.
Mr. Irving's "Mcphistophecs," which, under in
flucnces it is needless to name. was at one time
played in lower key, has recovered its original
| freshness brilliancy and dignity.
! The melancholy announcement appears that
Mr. Irving intends after his return from Amer
| lea next year, tO revive "Macbcth,' with Miss
Ellen Terry as LADY Macbeth The latter is
at least interesting experiment, though who lily
beyond the range of the dramatic ATTITUDES which
Miss Terry has thus far shown. But Mr.. Irving 5
Macbeth is thing no real friend Of his can
wish to see again. This piece is harpiy not down
on his American programme. which includes be-
sides Faust many plays in which Mr.. Irving 5
genius is to be seen to the best advantage.
Mr. Charles Wyndam who mcditatcd another
American tour this autumn has definitely re-
nolnced it lie Is now occupying himself with
| negotiations, not as announced for the llaymar-
ket Theatre but for n new theatre on >haftcs-
| bury-ave u be built for and managed by him.
There he will devote himself TO that serious COM
edy for which his fine performance Of David
Garicx7 has shown his capacity
| The revival Of Lady Clancarty7 at the 81.
! James's Theatre is now fixed for Thursday next.
and rehcarsals, | hear going on 10 the salts
faction of Mr.. Hare, who Is perhaps the most cX-
acting of London managers When hc supcln-
tends the production of the piece tom laylors
play bears the marks Of the date when II was
written, but the actors at least are Of the best
modern school. The pressure for places for the
first night is not less than if the play were new.
The Incorporated Society of Authors will hold
during March series Of conferences on subjects
within the scope of their organization The first
occurs next Wednesday, with the Earl Of Lytton
in the chair, when Mr.. Walter Bcsant delivers an
address on the maintenance Of literary property.
lie intends to discuss the present system Of pay
mcnt by publishers to authors and expose the
proportion of profit obtained 10y the authors and
publishers respectively. This society is careful
not to take an attitude Of hostility TO the publish
ing trade, but is quietly doing useful work IN
advising authors and enabling them TO protect
themselves in their dealings with publishers.
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